ECONOMY
Tourism minister directs officials to complete projects of national pride within stipulate...
Tourism minister directs officials to complete projects of n...
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Bhanubhakta Dhakal has directed the authorities concerned to complete the construction of the projects of national pride under the ministry within the stipulated time.
Jan 14, 2021
WORLD
WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate pandemic origins
WHO team arrives in Wuhan to investigate pandemic origins
WUHAN, Jan 14: A global team of researchers arrived Thursday in the Chinese city where the coronavirus pandemic was first detected to conduct a politically sensitive investigation into its origins amid uncertainty about whether Beijing might try to prevent embarrassing discoveries.
Jan 14, 2021
WORLD
South Korea court upholds jail for ex-president Park, clearing way for chance of a pardon
South Korea court upholds jail for ex-president Park, cleari...
SEOUL, Jan 14: South Korea’s top court upheld on Thursday a 20-year jail sentence for former President Park Geun-hye on graft charges that led to her downfall, bringing an end to the legal process and so for the first time raising the possibility of a pardon.
Jan 14, 2021
WORLD
U.S. surpasses 10 million COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide
U.S. surpasses 10 million COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide
UNITED STATES, Jan 14: More than 10 million Americans have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of Wednesday, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as the year-old pandemic roared on unchecked.
Jan 14, 2021
WORLD
PayPal becomes first foreign firm in China with full ownership of payments business
PayPal becomes first foreign firm in China with full ownersh...
SHANGHAI, Jan 14: PayPal Holding Inc has become the first foreign operator with 100% control of a payment platform in China, according to Chinese government data, as the U.S. fintech giant eyes a bigger foothold in a booming market for online payments.
Jan 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Three injured as bus overturns at Bhadrakali in capital
Three injured as bus overturns at Bhadrakali in capital
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Three people were injured when a bus overturned in Bhadrakali, Kathmandu on Thursday morning.
Jan 14, 2021
OPINION
No time for big deal
No time for big deal
Prime Minister Oli’s legal and moral standing is under question in Nepal’s Supreme Court. Pradeep Gyawali, his minister, lacks legitimacy to talk to his Indian counterpart on strategic issue of long-term implications for Nepal.
Jan 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Moved by Rihan's story, three young ladies come forward to voluntarily fight his medical c...
Moved by Rihan's story, three young ladies come forward to v...
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: Diksha Kandel couldn't hold back her tears when she read the story of Rihan, Ekta and Sanjeev a year ago. The Neupane family was struggling hard to keep pace with life as their only son Rihan was 'dying before their eyes'; and they knew the story could be different if the hospital...
Jan 14, 2021
ECONOMY
Three community homestays to receive grant of Rs 2.4 million
Three community homestays to receive grant of Rs 2.4 million
Baglung, Jan 14: Three community homestays of the district have been chosen for the infrastructure development programme of the Gandaki provincial government this year. Project proposals to this effect have also been approved for the infrastructure development, capacity building and empowerment.
Jan 14, 2021
SOCIETY
Maghe Sankranti being observed today
Maghe Sankranti being observed today
KATHMANDU, Jan 14: The Maghe/ Makar Sankranti or Maghi, which is celebrated on the first day of the month of Magh every year, is being observed throughout the country today.
Jan 14, 2021